Superintendent Communities

Where we’re all welcome

We encourage women and Indigenous Peoples to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different. 

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. 

We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength.  The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.  

About the role

We are looking for a Superintendent Communities. In this role, you will support and lead the wider Pilbara and regional communities to provide support on technical communities and social performance work. Here you will also inform the development of stakeholder engagement strategies, project and study plans and Pilbara and Regional Communities compliance activities.

Whether you’re new to your profession or experienced in your field, and whatever industry you have exposure to, we have opportunities that will provide interesting work and growth opportunities for everyone.  

You’ll be part of a supportive team, supported by your Manager to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team.

If you are ready to contribute to a forward-thinking team, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us.

Reporting to the Principal Advisor WA Communities, you will:

• Support the delivery of HSEC initiatives, the 5-year CSP Strategy, Site CSP Asset Plans and the Pilbara and Regional Communities Annual Plan
• Support HSEC asset level communications and reporting requirements, and represent Pilbara and Regional Communities at asset planning and leadership forums and meetings
• Build strong relationships with local governments and community groups to identify needs and respond to issues / opportunities, in accordance with Partnership governance framework
• Organise community events and festivals, including; management of contractors, logistics and internal and external communication
• Deliver national initiatives within the local community (i.e. health initiatives)
• Support Pilbara and Regional based social investment through the Community Giving program, including managing strategic long term partnerships
• Apply findings from the Pilbara and Regional Communities knowledge base to develop consultation and engagement plans with key stakeholders, and identify opportunities for future strategic partnerships to support the Social Investment strategy
• Respond to community and RTIO risks and issues (i.e., cyclones)
• Respond to community complaints and grievances and manage in accordance with the RTIO operational-level grievance mechanism (OGM)
• Represent Pilbara and Regional Communities at key community forums and key stakeholder engagements, in addition to supporting HSEC managers in their representation of Communities work to asset leadership teams

What you’ll bring   

• Strong people leadership experience
• Planning and Project Management experience
• CSP Planning, Monitoring & Reporting knowledge
• Community & Social Investment experience
• Land connected/Indigenous People support knowledge
• Government Relations experience
• Community Agreement Management
• Complaints, Grievance & Issue Management

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you. 

We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women to apply.

What we offer 

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress. 
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority 

• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto 
• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia 
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus 
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family 

• Attractive share ownership plan 
• Company provided insurance cover 
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options 
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions 
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support 

• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave) 
• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them 
• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more.

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to:

• Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors who are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment
• Dedicated Indigenous Talent Program for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career
• Indigenous leadership programs across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders

Ready to experience something unique? Come work with us.

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Who we are 

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.  

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities. 

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

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